Dell DC1525 vs Dell DC15250 i5

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Dell DC15250 i5

Dell DC15250 i5 takes 9.5 weighted points vs 2, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Weight. Read our comprehensive Dell DC15250 i5 review or see the full Dell DC1525 review. The Dell DC1525 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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Dell DC15250 i5

Intel Core i5 1334U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $600
4.5 (184)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC1525DC15250 i5
Gaming2.3/102.5/10
Productivity4.1/104.6/10
Programming3.2/103.6/10
Engineering / 3D2.8/103.1/10
Student5.2/105.6/10
Travel / Portability5.1/105.6/10
AI Workloads2.6/102.9/10
Value for Money6.4/106.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC1525DC15250 i5
CPUIntel Core 3 100UIntel Core i5 1334U
PassMark Score12,95313,245
CPU Cores610
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR516 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage512 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.19 lbs3.64 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.75″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (264)4.5 ★ (184)
Value Score6.4/106.5/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC15250 i5's Intel Core i5 1334U is ~2% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (13,245 vs 12,953). In practice the difference is marginal. Read more in our in-depth DC1525 benchmark breakdown and DC15250 i5 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.1/10 vs 4.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC1525: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. DC15250 i5: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. DC15250 i5: 16 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. The Dell DC15250 i5's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

4.19 lbs / 0.75″ vs 3.64 lbs / 0.75″. The Dell DC15250 i5 is 0.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.1 vs 5.6.

Value

Value scores land 6.4/10 vs 6.5/10. The Dell DC15250 i5 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC15250 i5 — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Dell DC15250 i5 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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